Bear repellent sends Amazon workers to hospital

06 Dec 2018, 05:59PM ISTSource: AP

24 workers at an Amazon warehouse in New Jersey have been taken to the hospital after a can of bear repellent was punctured and released fumes. At least one of the workers was in critical condition. About 30 other workers were treated at the warehouse in Robbinsville on Wednesday. Most people were reporting difficulty breathing or burning in their throats. Amazon confirmed that the accident dispersed strong fumes in the area of the facility. The incident is under investigation.